Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
5515NCCG-APR-PAR
5515NCCG-JAN-PAR
5515NCCG-SEP-PAR
5515NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module aims to demonstrate an understanding of where Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) can be used in the product development process. The student will be required to deal with complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to construct numerical models of physical systems, and critically evaluate the results of that analysis. The module will also provide a conceptual understanding of the principles of FEA and CFD, including introductory mathematical fundamentals as required.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore the capabilities and limitations of computer-based models in meeting design fundamentals and their use in solving problems in engineering.
2.
Construct an appropriate finite element model of a physical system, and critically evaluate the results of that analysis.
3.
Construct an appropriate computation fluid dynamics model of a physical system, and critically evaluate the results of that analysis.
4.
Determine faults in the application of simulation techniques to evaluate the modelling method and data accuracy.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The FEA component covers: Introduction to FEA including applications; The Finite Element Formulation 1D and 2D; Practical Modelling Technique; Use of symmetry; Plane stress and plane strain elements; Convergence, and Error estimation.
The CFD component covers: Introduction to CFD including applications; Overview of CFD Flow Solvers; The Finite volume method; Turbulence; Practical Modelling Technique; Boundary conditions; Grid generation; Sources of error, and Interpretation of results.